Spoiler Alert: This contains spoilers from “Barbie,” now playing in theaters.
“Barbie” Production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer reckon that by this time next year, there will be a pendulum swing and no one will want to go near the color pink. But for now, it’s Barbie’s world and everyone, everywhere is obsessed.
Greenwood says Greta Gerwig, Mattel and producers Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley gave her and Spencer a free hand when it came to building the world. “That was great and scary because it was like, ‘Oh, right, now we’ve got to go and figure it out,” Greenwood says.
With Barbie’s Dreamhouse, they weren’t looking to recreate the Mattel Dreamhouse — rather, they wanted to refine what that looked like. Says Greenwood, “We looked at the Dreamhouse over the past 60 years, what was in the script, and how to get the toyness of it.
“Barbie” Production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer reckon that by this time next year, there will be a pendulum swing and no one will want to go near the color pink. But for now, it’s Barbie’s world and everyone, everywhere is obsessed.
Greenwood says Greta Gerwig, Mattel and producers Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley gave her and Spencer a free hand when it came to building the world. “That was great and scary because it was like, ‘Oh, right, now we’ve got to go and figure it out,” Greenwood says.
With Barbie’s Dreamhouse, they weren’t looking to recreate the Mattel Dreamhouse — rather, they wanted to refine what that looked like. Says Greenwood, “We looked at the Dreamhouse over the past 60 years, what was in the script, and how to get the toyness of it.
- 7/26/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Choreographer Jamal Sims is no stranger when it comes to creating top-of-the-line dance numbers for television and film projects, and his work on “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’” “New Cool” sequence just extends his repertoire.
“Because I grew up on this film, I felt like [the choreography] was in me,” Sims tells Variety.
The scene set for “New Cool” resembles that of another favored number from the original “Grease” film — defined by boilersuits, beat-up cars and a whole lot of grease.
“[‘New Cool’ is set] in a mechanic’s classroom,” said Sims. “I [knew], going in, that this was going to be compared to ‘Greased Lightning.’” Indeed, the number pays great homage to John Travolta’s covertly sexual anthem. Sims says that the key difference between the two lies in the “storytelling.”
“‘Greased Lightning’ for John Travolta was all about the male ego,” but for Pink Lady Cynthia (portrayed by Ari Notartomaso), Sims says the number...
“Because I grew up on this film, I felt like [the choreography] was in me,” Sims tells Variety.
The scene set for “New Cool” resembles that of another favored number from the original “Grease” film — defined by boilersuits, beat-up cars and a whole lot of grease.
“[‘New Cool’ is set] in a mechanic’s classroom,” said Sims. “I [knew], going in, that this was going to be compared to ‘Greased Lightning.’” Indeed, the number pays great homage to John Travolta’s covertly sexual anthem. Sims says that the key difference between the two lies in the “storytelling.”
“‘Greased Lightning’ for John Travolta was all about the male ego,” but for Pink Lady Cynthia (portrayed by Ari Notartomaso), Sims says the number...
- 5/19/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Nearly half a century on, the argument rages on over whether Grease was overtly sexist for its girl-changes-to-please-a-boy ending, or secretly feminist for its vivid female characters and rejection of puritanical sexual mores. If Paramount+’s Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies has its way, there will be no corresponding debate over its own progressive stances. The prequel aims to tackle head-on the sexism and racism plaguing its 1950s setting, while also, of course, delivering infectious tunes, lovable characters and sweet teen romance.
The series succeeds at some of that. As a statement of social-justice ideals, Rise of the Pink Ladies is on uneven ground; as a musical, it’s disappointingly forgettable. But as a story about the joys of teen friendship and first love, it’s almost endearing enough to make up for its shortcomings in other areas.
Set four years before the events of the original Grease, Rise...
The series succeeds at some of that. As a statement of social-justice ideals, Rise of the Pink Ladies is on uneven ground; as a musical, it’s disappointingly forgettable. But as a story about the joys of teen friendship and first love, it’s almost endearing enough to make up for its shortcomings in other areas.
Set four years before the events of the original Grease, Rise...
- 4/5/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: American Ninja Warrior will be back on NBC for a while.
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The competition format, which is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, returns this June for season 15 and has already been picked up for season 16.
Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action as the ninjas make their way through the qualifying and semifinal rounds in Los Angeles before moving to the national finals in Las Vegas.
There are a number of new additions to the seasons including a Mega Wall with ninjas also racing side-by-side and head-to-head for the first time, marking...
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The competition format, which is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, returns this June for season 15 and has already been picked up for season 16.
Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action as the ninjas make their way through the qualifying and semifinal rounds in Los Angeles before moving to the national finals in Las Vegas.
There are a number of new additions to the seasons including a Mega Wall with ninjas also racing side-by-side and head-to-head for the first time, marking...
- 3/29/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Neil Castles, a NASCAR driver who later worked in films as a stuntman, transportation coordinator and actor, died today at 88. His death was reported by journalist Deb Williams.
Castles, nicknamed “Soapy,” was a NASCAR Cup Series driver from 1957 to 1976. He made 498 starts, but never won a race. His best-career finish was second on four occasions. He did manage 51 top fives, 178 top 10s and finished in the top five in points in 1969 and 1970.
While still involved in NASCAR, Castles became a film industry stunt driver, mostly for movies about racing produced in the 1960s and ’70s. His film credits include Speedway starring Elvis Presley (1968), Greased Lightning starring Richard Pryor (1977), and Six Pack starring Kenny Rogers (1982).
Castles also had acting credits in The Night of the Cat (1973) and Challenge (1974), and also had multiple transportation department credits as either a picture car coordinator or driver. His most recent came in Homeland (2011) and The Hunger Games...
Castles, nicknamed “Soapy,” was a NASCAR Cup Series driver from 1957 to 1976. He made 498 starts, but never won a race. His best-career finish was second on four occasions. He did manage 51 top fives, 178 top 10s and finished in the top five in points in 1969 and 1970.
While still involved in NASCAR, Castles became a film industry stunt driver, mostly for movies about racing produced in the 1960s and ’70s. His film credits include Speedway starring Elvis Presley (1968), Greased Lightning starring Richard Pryor (1977), and Six Pack starring Kenny Rogers (1982).
Castles also had acting credits in The Night of the Cat (1973) and Challenge (1974), and also had multiple transportation department credits as either a picture car coordinator or driver. His most recent came in Homeland (2011) and The Hunger Games...
- 8/5/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Monday’s episode of Dancing With the Stars can only be described as systematic, hydromatic, and y’know what, while we’re at it? Ultramatic, too.
The ABC competition traded in Mickey Mouse ears for Pink Ladies jackets on Week 5, in celebration of the movie musical Grease. And since we’re about halfway through the competition, it seems about time for a shocking elimination, which went down at the end of the broadcast.
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The ABC competition traded in Mickey Mouse ears for Pink Ladies jackets on Week 5, in celebration of the movie musical Grease. And since we’re about halfway through the competition, it seems about time for a shocking elimination, which went down at the end of the broadcast.
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- 10/19/2021
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Melvin Van Peebles, an actor, writer, director, producer and icon of Black cinema whose films include Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song and Watermelon Man, died Tuesday night at his Manhattan home. He was 89.
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His death was confirmed by his son, Mario Van Peebles, who said in a statement: “Dad knew that Black images matter. If a picture is worth a thousand words, what was a movie worth? We want to be the success we see, thus we need to see ourselves being free. True liberation did not mean imitating the colonizer’s mentality. It meant appreciating the power, beauty and interconnectivity of all people.”
Janus Films and Criterion Collection also announced the news on Twitter and said in a statement: “In an unparalleled career, distinguished by relentless innovation, boundless curiosity and spiritual empathy, Melvin Van Peebles made an indelible mark on the...
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His death was confirmed by his son, Mario Van Peebles, who said in a statement: “Dad knew that Black images matter. If a picture is worth a thousand words, what was a movie worth? We want to be the success we see, thus we need to see ourselves being free. True liberation did not mean imitating the colonizer’s mentality. It meant appreciating the power, beauty and interconnectivity of all people.”
Janus Films and Criterion Collection also announced the news on Twitter and said in a statement: “In an unparalleled career, distinguished by relentless innovation, boundless curiosity and spiritual empathy, Melvin Van Peebles made an indelible mark on the...
- 9/22/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Fast and the Furious franchise star Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and 3x Primetime Emmy winner Beau Bridges are signed on to star opposite Queen Latifah in the Netflix movie End of the Road.
The Equalizer star plays Brenda, who after losing her job, and being recently widowed, embarks on a cross-country trip with her family to start a new life. But in the New Mexico desert, cut off from help, they must learn to fight back when they become the targets of a mysterious killer.
Ludacris and Bridges previously starred together in the 2008 Mark Wahlberg action movie Max Payne.
Millicent Shelton directs off a screenplay by The Intruder scribe David Loughery, which was previously written by Christopher J. Moore. Tracey Edmonds is producing for Edmonds Entertainment; with Mark Burg from Twisted Pictures and Brad Kaplan. EPs are Latifah and Shakim Compere for Flavor Unit Entertainment; Ben Pugh and Erica Steinberg for 42.
Bridges won a Primetime Emmy for 1997’s The Second Civil War (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special), 1993’s The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special) and 1992’s Without Warning: The James Brady Story (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special). He also won two Golden Globes for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie) and Warning: The James Brady Story (Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie). His feature credits include One Night in Miami, The Descendants, Charlotte’s Web, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Greased Lightning, Norma Rae, The Hotel New Hampshire, and more. Recent TV credits include Masters of Sex, Homeland and Goliath. He is repped by CAA.
Ludacris starred in the Oscar winning Best Picture Crash, and next appears in Universal’s F9 which has already amassed over $256M at the foreign box office before its June 25 U.S. start. He is a 3x Grammy winner for Best Rap Album in 2007, Release Therapy; Best Rap Song that year “Money Maker” with Pharrell Williams; and 2005 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, “Yeah” with Usher and Lil Jon. His albums Word of Mouf, Chicken-n-Beer and The Red Light District went multi-platinum. He is repped by CAA and Fox Rothschild.
The Equalizer star plays Brenda, who after losing her job, and being recently widowed, embarks on a cross-country trip with her family to start a new life. But in the New Mexico desert, cut off from help, they must learn to fight back when they become the targets of a mysterious killer.
Ludacris and Bridges previously starred together in the 2008 Mark Wahlberg action movie Max Payne.
Millicent Shelton directs off a screenplay by The Intruder scribe David Loughery, which was previously written by Christopher J. Moore. Tracey Edmonds is producing for Edmonds Entertainment; with Mark Burg from Twisted Pictures and Brad Kaplan. EPs are Latifah and Shakim Compere for Flavor Unit Entertainment; Ben Pugh and Erica Steinberg for 42.
Bridges won a Primetime Emmy for 1997’s The Second Civil War (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special), 1993’s The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special) and 1992’s Without Warning: The James Brady Story (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special). He also won two Golden Globes for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie) and Warning: The James Brady Story (Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie). His feature credits include One Night in Miami, The Descendants, Charlotte’s Web, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Greased Lightning, Norma Rae, The Hotel New Hampshire, and more. Recent TV credits include Masters of Sex, Homeland and Goliath. He is repped by CAA.
Ludacris starred in the Oscar winning Best Picture Crash, and next appears in Universal’s F9 which has already amassed over $256M at the foreign box office before its June 25 U.S. start. He is a 3x Grammy winner for Best Rap Album in 2007, Release Therapy; Best Rap Song that year “Money Maker” with Pharrell Williams; and 2005 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, “Yeah” with Usher and Lil Jon. His albums Word of Mouf, Chicken-n-Beer and The Red Light District went multi-platinum. He is repped by CAA and Fox Rothschild.
- 6/9/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: David Steward II’s Lion Forge Films, which won an Oscar last year for short film Hair Love, has inked a deal with Scott 34 Racing to make films, TV series, digital content and games based on the life of sporting pioneer Wendell Scott, NASCAR’s first Black racer and owner.
Scott’s story is a remarkable one. Born in rural Virginia in 1921 when racial segregation was enforced by law, his love and knowledge of cars was passed down from his father, and after serving as a mechanic in WWII (in a segregated division), he was denied access to NASCAR due to the color of his skin.
Scott spent nine years in the “Dixie Circuit,” a smaller regional competitor to NASCAR, until he was finally able to persuade the organization to grant him a license to race in 1953 – officially breaking the sport’s color barrier.
The pioneering racer won the...
Scott’s story is a remarkable one. Born in rural Virginia in 1921 when racial segregation was enforced by law, his love and knowledge of cars was passed down from his father, and after serving as a mechanic in WWII (in a segregated division), he was denied access to NASCAR due to the color of his skin.
Scott spent nine years in the “Dixie Circuit,” a smaller regional competitor to NASCAR, until he was finally able to persuade the organization to grant him a license to race in 1953 – officially breaking the sport’s color barrier.
The pioneering racer won the...
- 2/11/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Cooley High director Michael Schultz will be honored October 24 by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center as part of its 26th annual African American Film Marketplace and the S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase, which runs from October 23-November 29.
“Michael represents the best of the best in Hollywood, a true genius at what he does,” said Bherc president Sandra Evers-Manly. “Cooley High is a classic that launched the careers of several phenomenal actors and inspired a generation of filmmakers. A renaissance professional, Michael has placed an indelible imprint on the stage, film and television industries.”
Cooley High was “so important during its time because of the cultural content as well as its box office performance,” she said. “It’s a comedy turned drama coming-of-age story of high school friends that reached beyond communities and lines of color and gave voice and validation to lives never explored on the big screen.
“Michael represents the best of the best in Hollywood, a true genius at what he does,” said Bherc president Sandra Evers-Manly. “Cooley High is a classic that launched the careers of several phenomenal actors and inspired a generation of filmmakers. A renaissance professional, Michael has placed an indelible imprint on the stage, film and television industries.”
Cooley High was “so important during its time because of the cultural content as well as its box office performance,” she said. “It’s a comedy turned drama coming-of-age story of high school friends that reached beyond communities and lines of color and gave voice and validation to lives never explored on the big screen.
- 10/16/2020
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The original high school musical, Grease, premiered for Paramount Pictures in the summer of 1978. Now more than 40 years later, the Grease spinoff will premiere for Paramount’s streaming descendent Paramount+.
According to Variety, the previously announced Grease spinoff, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, will be moving to Paramount+ from HBO Max. Paramount+ is the new streaming brand from ViacomCBS, which will be taking over for CBS All Access next year. HBO Max is the recently launched streaming concept from WarnerMedia. The news comes almost a year to the day after the spinoff was originally announced.
The move appears to be a natural fit as Paramount Television Studios is the studio behind the project to begin with. Per Variety, HBO Max decided to move on from the series after WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt left the conglomerate and HBO Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys took over decision-making for HBO and HBO Max.
According to Variety, the previously announced Grease spinoff, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, will be moving to Paramount+ from HBO Max. Paramount+ is the new streaming brand from ViacomCBS, which will be taking over for CBS All Access next year. HBO Max is the recently launched streaming concept from WarnerMedia. The news comes almost a year to the day after the spinoff was originally announced.
The move appears to be a natural fit as Paramount Television Studios is the studio behind the project to begin with. Per Variety, HBO Max decided to move on from the series after WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt left the conglomerate and HBO Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys took over decision-making for HBO and HBO Max.
- 10/14/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The “Grease” spinoff series is go, go, going somewhere else.
Paramount Plus, the recently announced ViacomCBS streaming platform, has nabbed the show from HBO Max and rebranded it as “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. News of the move comes almost exactly a year to the day after the show, a spinoff of the classic John Travolta and Olivia Newton John movie from 1978, was handed a straight-to-series order by the WarnerMedia streamer.
For “Grease” fans screaming tell me more, tell me more, “Rise of the Pink Ladies” is an hour-long musical comedy about how the infamous Pink Ladies began and how the reverence, fear, and moral panic they sparked changed Rydell High forever. Annabel Oakes remains on board as creator, writer and executive producer.
To those asking did HBO Max put up a fight to keep the show and why its summer dreams were ripped at the seams,...
Paramount Plus, the recently announced ViacomCBS streaming platform, has nabbed the show from HBO Max and rebranded it as “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. News of the move comes almost exactly a year to the day after the show, a spinoff of the classic John Travolta and Olivia Newton John movie from 1978, was handed a straight-to-series order by the WarnerMedia streamer.
For “Grease” fans screaming tell me more, tell me more, “Rise of the Pink Ladies” is an hour-long musical comedy about how the infamous Pink Ladies began and how the reverence, fear, and moral panic they sparked changed Rydell High forever. Annabel Oakes remains on board as creator, writer and executive producer.
To those asking did HBO Max put up a fight to keep the show and why its summer dreams were ripped at the seams,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 2:45 Pm: Tell me more, tell me more! Ok, CBS has added a Grease Sing-a-Long to the schedule of its revived Sunday Night Movies franchise. The 1978 classic starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will air at 8:30 p.m. June 7 and will feature sing-along lyrics for all the songs including “You’re the One That I Want,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightning” and the chart-topping title track.
Watch the Grease Sing-a-Long trailer here and read details about CBS’ revived Sunday Night Movies franchise below.
Previously, April 7: Theatrical movies are making a comeback on broadcast television. With the networks’ original series’ production halted and people looking for comfort-food entertainment while sheltering at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, popular movies are becoming a viable programming option.
CBS will launch a Sunday movie night on May 3 for a five-week initial run. Tapping into the vault of corporate sibling Paramount Pictures, the night...
Watch the Grease Sing-a-Long trailer here and read details about CBS’ revived Sunday Night Movies franchise below.
Previously, April 7: Theatrical movies are making a comeback on broadcast television. With the networks’ original series’ production halted and people looking for comfort-food entertainment while sheltering at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, popular movies are becoming a viable programming option.
CBS will launch a Sunday movie night on May 3 for a five-week initial run. Tapping into the vault of corporate sibling Paramount Pictures, the night...
- 5/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A huge part of the appeal of “The Masked Singer” is trying to figure out which famous faces are hidden beneath those masks. While we did well with figuring out the real names of those six celebrities sent home from Groups A and B, we were way off base with our best guess on the first woman sent packing from Group C: Bear (Sarah Palin). The rest of the contenders in Group C returned to compete again on March 18 disguised as the Astronaut, Night Angel, Rhino, Swan and T-Rex.
Of these famous five folks, we are most certain about who is hiding inside the Rhino costume. Last week, he rocked the house with his cover of “Have a Little Faith in Me” by John Hiatt. We’ve watched that performance and his clues video over and over and think we’ve nailed his name. Keep reading for all “The Masked Singer” spoilers,...
Of these famous five folks, we are most certain about who is hiding inside the Rhino costume. Last week, he rocked the house with his cover of “Have a Little Faith in Me” by John Hiatt. We’ve watched that performance and his clues video over and over and think we’ve nailed his name. Keep reading for all “The Masked Singer” spoilers,...
- 3/18/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
It’s time for A Million Little Things‘ Patricia Bloom to start talking.
I understand that Maggie’s mom is going through something big, emotional and messy as we enter this week’s episode. I similarly understand that Maggie, with her huffy sighs and angry walk-outs, isn’t giving her mom much time to explain exactly what’s going on between her and the affable stranger Mags met last episode. But we don’t get any closer to the truth this week — despite a promising set up for a dramatic brunch at the end of the hour — and it’s frustrating.
I understand that Maggie’s mom is going through something big, emotional and messy as we enter this week’s episode. I similarly understand that Maggie, with her huffy sighs and angry walk-outs, isn’t giving her mom much time to explain exactly what’s going on between her and the affable stranger Mags met last episode. But we don’t get any closer to the truth this week — despite a promising set up for a dramatic brunch at the end of the hour — and it’s frustrating.
- 10/11/2019
- TVLine.com
As Hollywood continues its move to more diversity and inclusion behind and in front of the camera, there is one genre that often gets overlooked: unscripted television. During reality competitions and live events, the screen isn’t totally void of representation of women, people of color and other marginalized communities, but behind the camera is a different story.
Carrie Havel is changing that.
She has worked on some of TV’s most successful unscripted franchises including America’s Got Talent, World of Dance, The Titan Games, Little Big Shots, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and the MTV Video Music Awards. She has also worked on nearly all of the live network musical events including Hairspray Live, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, A Christmas Story Live and Rent Live. She probably is best known for her work on Grease Live as an Associate Director after a two-minute control room...
Carrie Havel is changing that.
She has worked on some of TV’s most successful unscripted franchises including America’s Got Talent, World of Dance, The Titan Games, Little Big Shots, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and the MTV Video Music Awards. She has also worked on nearly all of the live network musical events including Hairspray Live, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, A Christmas Story Live and Rent Live. She probably is best known for her work on Grease Live as an Associate Director after a two-minute control room...
- 7/9/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Summer lovin’, had me a blast. There will be a double dose of movie nostalgia in Los Angeles this summer as the Grove is set to launch the Level 8 Drive-In, an outdoor theater that will launch with a screening of Grease on June 26.
The facility atop the mall’s parking structure will offer park-and-dine ordering with grand vistas and a chance to see some of the classic cars from the vintage films on offer on the last Wednesday of the month. Running through September, the slate also includes The Great Gatsby on July 31 and its 1932 Duesenberg, Back to the Future and its time-machine DeLorean on August 28 and Iron Man with Tony Stark’s Ford roadster on September 25. The T-Birds’ Greased Lightning will be on display for the Grease screening.
Tickets are free, but space is limited so reservations are required. Moviegoers can get complimentary snacks such as candy, popcorn and...
The facility atop the mall’s parking structure will offer park-and-dine ordering with grand vistas and a chance to see some of the classic cars from the vintage films on offer on the last Wednesday of the month. Running through September, the slate also includes The Great Gatsby on July 31 and its 1932 Duesenberg, Back to the Future and its time-machine DeLorean on August 28 and Iron Man with Tony Stark’s Ford roadster on September 25. The T-Birds’ Greased Lightning will be on display for the Grease screening.
Tickets are free, but space is limited so reservations are required. Moviegoers can get complimentary snacks such as candy, popcorn and...
- 6/19/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Before John Travolta was singing “Greased Lightning,” he was singing the Band Aid tune in the shower for a TV commercial in 1973. The two-time Oscar nominee appeared in the commercial five years prior to his first major role as Danny Zuko in the legendary “Grease,” opposite Olivia Newton-John. Travolta was recently praised for his portrayal of Robert Shapiro on “The People v. Oj Simpson: American Crime Story,” and starred in action-crime-drama “I Am Wrath” earlier this year. Watch the clip, which also includes a snippet from a shampoo commercial he did in his early days, below! Inspired by this post? Check out our commercial audition listings!
- 7/8/2016
- backstage.com
Grease: Live! may have premiered back in January, but the cast is still as close as ever. The show's stars, including Vanessa Hudgens, Julianne Hough, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jordan Fisher, and Kether Donohue, hit the red carpet on Wednesday to attend Fox's Grease: Live! For Your Consideration event at Paramount Studio in La. Vanessa, Julianne, Carly Rae, and Kether - who played Rizzo, Sandy, Frenchy, and Jan, respectively - looked all sorts of adorable as they goofed around and hugged for photographers. Vanessa and Julianne, who also used the event as a sweet date night with fiancé Brooks Laich, also posed in front of the infamous "Greased Lightning" car. Keep reading to see more of the group's sweet reunion, then relive every reaction you had while watching the unforgettable production.
- 6/16/2016
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
WWE.com
Bret “Hitman” Hart began his career in his father’s Stampede Wrestling promotion, before achieving global superstardom in the World Wrestling Federation in the ’80’s and ’90’s. His no-nonsense attitude, and the legitimacy that came with being a Hart Brother from the infamous family Dungeon enabled Bret to bypass the cartoon gimmicks that were handed out to his WWF colleagues.
And so, while his peers on the WWF roster were saddled with ludicrous personas (such as the gifted Terry Taylor being made to cluck and strut as The Red Rooster), Bret was able to sidestep all of the cornball nonsense and continually be presented as a serious athlete.
Forget the multiple championship wins, being presented simply as a wrestler in Vince McMahon’s 80’s universe,was perhaps Bret’s greatest accomplishment.
That being said, even a guy as respected and decorated as ‘the Hitman’ would still occasionally find...
Bret “Hitman” Hart began his career in his father’s Stampede Wrestling promotion, before achieving global superstardom in the World Wrestling Federation in the ’80’s and ’90’s. His no-nonsense attitude, and the legitimacy that came with being a Hart Brother from the infamous family Dungeon enabled Bret to bypass the cartoon gimmicks that were handed out to his WWF colleagues.
And so, while his peers on the WWF roster were saddled with ludicrous personas (such as the gifted Terry Taylor being made to cluck and strut as The Red Rooster), Bret was able to sidestep all of the cornball nonsense and continually be presented as a serious athlete.
Forget the multiple championship wins, being presented simply as a wrestler in Vince McMahon’s 80’s universe,was perhaps Bret’s greatest accomplishment.
That being said, even a guy as respected and decorated as ‘the Hitman’ would still occasionally find...
- 3/16/2016
- by Daniel Donnelly
- Obsessed with Film
Strangely enough, Pam Grier’s last Blaxploitation feature, 1975’s Sheba, Baby, would be the title to introduce her to a much wider audience thanks to its PG rating. Though undoubtedly adult in theme, it’s a kittenish exercise compared to the violence, gratuitous sex, and shameless taken-for-granted racist and misogynistic antics of earlier efforts. Its classification as the final chapter of Grier’s Blaxploitation days is also sort of a misnomer, since this refers to the last time she’d don her famous persona as an action star in pursuit of a more serious career, heading into Drum (a sequel to the infamous Mandingo), starring opposite Richard Pryor in Greased Lightning, and even a Ray Bradbury adaptation in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983). But 1975 was one of several sterling years for Grier, headlining three films, though none of them would eventually reach the same iconicity as the prior year’s...
- 3/1/2016
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
It turns out “Grease: Live” is the word. According to Nielsen estimates released Friday, the live Fox musical grew 20 percent in live-plus-three viewing, up to 14.6 million viewers. That number includes VOD, Hulu, and Fox Now. The special was also available on Fox.com but that data was not immediately available. “Grease: Live” landed 12.2 million viewers when it aired on Jan. 31, handing Fox first place in both overall audience size and the key 18-49 demographic with a 4.3 rating. Also Read: 'Grease: Live' Review: Fox Musical Was Smooth as Greased Lightning The special also bested NBC’s latest live TV musical,...
- 2/5/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Gilmore Girls, American Crime, Supernatural and Younger!
1 | If Undateable gets renewed for Season 4, would it be too much to ask for “TV’s Scott Foley” to pop-in every week? Also, what joke from the finale’s East Coast airing had to be dropped from the West Coast staging “for legal reasons” (as Bill Lawrence shared on Periscope)?
2 | Of all of Grease: Live‘s impressive technical accomplishments, did anything match Wendell Pierce and his...
1 | If Undateable gets renewed for Season 4, would it be too much to ask for “TV’s Scott Foley” to pop-in every week? Also, what joke from the finale’s East Coast airing had to be dropped from the West Coast staging “for legal reasons” (as Bill Lawrence shared on Periscope)?
2 | Of all of Grease: Live‘s impressive technical accomplishments, did anything match Wendell Pierce and his...
- 2/5/2016
- TVLine.com
Posted by Carrie Havel on Monday, February 1, 2016
While all eyes were on Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer and Julianne Hough's room-shaking performance during Grease: Live on Sunday night, there was an equally mesmerizing show happening behind the scenes.
Carrie Havel, the associate director for Fox's live telecast, shared a look inside the Grease: Live production room to Facebook after "a lot of people" asked what her job entailed.
"Every shot in the show was designed and scripted by our director Alex Rudzinski," Havel explained. "My job was to execute that plan. You hear me calling shot numbers and camera moves carefully coordinated with the music.
While all eyes were on Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer and Julianne Hough's room-shaking performance during Grease: Live on Sunday night, there was an equally mesmerizing show happening behind the scenes.
Carrie Havel, the associate director for Fox's live telecast, shared a look inside the Grease: Live production room to Facebook after "a lot of people" asked what her job entailed.
"Every shot in the show was designed and scripted by our director Alex Rudzinski," Havel explained. "My job was to execute that plan. You hear me calling shot numbers and camera moves carefully coordinated with the music.
- 2/3/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- People.com - TV Watch
Fox’s “Grease: Live” took television by storm Sunday night, and not just because the show nearly got rained out because of El Niño. Celebrities like Sarah Silverman, Anna Kendrick, and James Corden all showered praise on the live musical, which included a performance by Vanessa Hudgens just one day after her father died of cancer. Read some of the best celebrity reactions below. Also Read: 'Grease: Live' Review: Fox Musical Was Smooth as Greased Lightning Going to watch #GreaseLive w/ some of the #RockyHorrorPictureShow cast! This is gon’ be funnnn #GoGrease⚡️ - Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) February 1, 2016 Holy sh*t,...
- 2/1/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
“Grease” was the word last night — and this morning it’s already the No. 5 album on iTunes. It didn’t take the Fox ensemble cast long to crack the Top 10 on Apple’s music sales platform. As it sits now, “Grease Live! (Music From the Television Event)” trails just Rihanna, Kevin Gates, Adele, and Sia, respectively. That’s pretty good company, as are the acts that “Grease” is actually ahead of: Justin Bieber, Charlie Puth, Coldplay, twenty one pilots, and Chris Stapleton. Heard of those guys? Also Read: 'Grease: Live' Review: Fox Musical Was Smooth as Greased Lightning...
- 2/1/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The biggest challenge for any remake/reboot/reimagining is putting some distance between itself and its beloved source material.
And so while Fox’s Grease: Live used elements from the original stage production on Sunday night, its biggest challenge was enchanting fans of the iconic 1978 John Travolta-Olivia Newton John movie adaptation.
RelatedChris Daughtry Cast as The Passion‘s Judas, Telenovela Star to Play Jesus
But as anyone who’s enjoyed cheeseburgers at multiple restaurants or loves both the Beatles’ and Aretha Franklin’s “Eleanor Rigby” can attest, it’s absolutely possible to fall head over heels for...
And so while Fox’s Grease: Live used elements from the original stage production on Sunday night, its biggest challenge was enchanting fans of the iconic 1978 John Travolta-Olivia Newton John movie adaptation.
RelatedChris Daughtry Cast as The Passion‘s Judas, Telenovela Star to Play Jesus
But as anyone who’s enjoyed cheeseburgers at multiple restaurants or loves both the Beatles’ and Aretha Franklin’s “Eleanor Rigby” can attest, it’s absolutely possible to fall head over heels for...
- 2/1/2016
- TVLine.com
Sure, the Rydell High Pink Ladies might be the more fashionable stars of Fox’s Grease: Live, but Danny Zuko and the T-Birds did the impossible on Sunday: They made auto repair look fun.
RelatedGrease: Live‘s Vanessa Hudgens Gives Impressive Performance Hours After Losing Her Father to Cancer
Staying true to the 1978 film, Sunday’s performance of “Greased Lightning” featured Danny (Aaron Tveit) and his fellow greasers fixing up their beloved car — with the help of some killer synchronized dance moves, of course.
(As director Thomas Kail warned critics earlier this month, the live rendition of the song featured family-friendly lyrics,...
RelatedGrease: Live‘s Vanessa Hudgens Gives Impressive Performance Hours After Losing Her Father to Cancer
Staying true to the 1978 film, Sunday’s performance of “Greased Lightning” featured Danny (Aaron Tveit) and his fellow greasers fixing up their beloved car — with the help of some killer synchronized dance moves, of course.
(As director Thomas Kail warned critics earlier this month, the live rendition of the song featured family-friendly lyrics,...
- 2/1/2016
- TVLine.com
For Grease: Live star Vanessa Hudgens, performing in Sunday’s production was a bittersweet experience.
RelatedGrease: Live Kicks Off With ‘Summer Nights’ — Grade the First Big Number
Less than 24 hours before stepping into the iconic role of Betty Rizzo in front of millions of viewers, Hudgens lost her father Greg to cancer.
PhotosGrease: Live Performances — Grade ‘Em All!
In a set of tweets to her 5.7 million followers, Hudgens shared the tragic news of her father’s passing, as well as her intention to dedicate her performance to him:
I am so sad to say that last night my daddy,...
RelatedGrease: Live Kicks Off With ‘Summer Nights’ — Grade the First Big Number
Less than 24 hours before stepping into the iconic role of Betty Rizzo in front of millions of viewers, Hudgens lost her father Greg to cancer.
PhotosGrease: Live Performances — Grade ‘Em All!
In a set of tweets to her 5.7 million followers, Hudgens shared the tragic news of her father’s passing, as well as her intention to dedicate her performance to him:
I am so sad to say that last night my daddy,...
- 2/1/2016
- TVLine.com
On Jan. 18, the stars align - to create the most miserable day possible. Researchers have determined that today, Jan. 18, is Blue Monday, the absolute most depressing day of the year. Why? The holidays are over. The weather is cold. People feel lonely. They're in debt. Really, there's just nothing good going on. But though things may seem bleak now, remember that Blue Monday is just one day - and there's plenty to look forward to in the coming months. After all, it can only get better from here. Want proof? 1. Grease: Live, Jan. 31Because "Greased Lightning" is always better than...
- 1/18/2016
- by Diana Pearl, @dianapearl_
- PEOPLE.com
On Jan. 18, the stars align - to create the most miserable day possible. Researchers have determined that today, Jan. 18, is Blue Monday, the absolute most depressing day of the year. Why? The holidays are over. The weather is cold. People feel lonely. They're in debt. Really, there's just nothing good going on. But though things may seem bleak now, remember that Blue Monday is just one day - and there's plenty to look forward to in the coming months. After all, it can only get better from here. Want proof? 1. Grease: Live, Jan. 31Because "Greased Lightning" is always better than...
- 1/18/2016
- by Diana Pearl, @dianapearl_
- PEOPLE.com
Do you remember every word to "Beauty School Dropout"? What about "Greased Lightning"? Chances are if you watched Grease obsessively growing up then you know the lyrics a little better than the Fox stars in this adorable video promoting the network's Sunday, Jan. 31 three-hour Grease: Live. Real talk: They know less about the words to the songs than Frenchy knows about dyeing hair. In the exclusive clip, which you can watch above, catch the casts of Grandfathered, Scream Queens and more trying out their best John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John impressions on some of the soundtrack's most iconic tunes. While some of them clearly know their Grease (we see you, Keke Palmer—and thanks for...
- 11/13/2015
- E! Online
With Halloween around the corner, it may be time to give a second look to your nanny’s background checks. “The Babysitter” is dialing up the deviousness with murder. Robbie Amell, Hana Mae Lee, Judah Lewis, Bella Thorne, Samara Weaving, and Andrew Bachelor are signed on for this thriller that has enlisted Rich Delia Casting for a late October shoot in the heart of Los Angeles. Word is M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense,” “Wayward Pines”) is no longer seeing dead people, and is working on a new project. The supernatural film, currently titled “Split,” is keeping its plot under lock and key for the time being. The director, known for his plot twists, has tapped Douglas Aibel and Henry Bergstein to cast. The mystery production, set for January 2017, has recently added a number of actors to the project including James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Jessica Sula, and Haley Lu Richardson,...
- 10/28/2015
- backstage.com
While I'd argue I have a fairly deep knowledge of '80s films, having survived the era the first time through, it seems I somehow missed "The Last Dragon," directed by Michael Schultz. Schultz works non-stop in television these days, and I'd wager that most of the people watching his episodes of "Arrow" or "Hart of Dixie" or "Black-ish" or "Chuck" or "The Mysteries Of Laura" have no idea this is the same guy who made movies like "Car Wash," "Cooley High," "Greased Lightning," "Bustin' Loose," or "Scavenger Hunt." He was one of the few directors to work with Richard Pryor repeatedly, which automatically makes him somewhat of a superhero. It's always strange when you watch a movie for the first time removed completely from the context in which it premiered, especially one that provokes such an enthusiastic cult response from so many people when you mention it. A mere...
- 9/4/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
“Why, this car is Auto-matic. Its System-matic. Its Hyyyyydro-matic. Why, its Greased Lightning!”
Grease (the Sing-a-Long version) screens midnights this weekend (September 4th and 5th) at The Moolah Theater (3821 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, Mo). Admission is only $5
In 1978 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John starred in Grease, a ’70s version of a’50s musical. It was a huge hit and coming off the heels of his Oscar-nominated turn in Saturday Night Fever the year before, made a megastar of John Travolta (a wattage that was short-lived until his Pulp Fiction comeback almost 20 years later).Olivia Newton-John came from Australia and won the hearts of music fans. “You’re The One That I Want” is the hot number from the film. The pair dressed in black. “Tell me about it, stud!” she cooed. Grease appealed to younger generations. Male/female duos perform ‘Summer Nights’ to karaoke tracks. The film also exaggerated. The...
Grease (the Sing-a-Long version) screens midnights this weekend (September 4th and 5th) at The Moolah Theater (3821 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, Mo). Admission is only $5
In 1978 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John starred in Grease, a ’70s version of a’50s musical. It was a huge hit and coming off the heels of his Oscar-nominated turn in Saturday Night Fever the year before, made a megastar of John Travolta (a wattage that was short-lived until his Pulp Fiction comeback almost 20 years later).Olivia Newton-John came from Australia and won the hearts of music fans. “You’re The One That I Want” is the hot number from the film. The pair dressed in black. “Tell me about it, stud!” she cooed. Grease appealed to younger generations. Male/female duos perform ‘Summer Nights’ to karaoke tracks. The film also exaggerated. The...
- 8/31/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
If there are any millennials out there who want to experience what the 1980’s were like, you can do one of two things: build a time machine, or watch “The Last Dragon”. Produced by Motown chief Berry Gordy, and directed by Michael Schultz ("Cooley High," "Car Wash," "Greased Lightning," "Which Way is Up?"), the 1985 film could be a perfect example of all that went wrong during the decade - the big hair, the synthesized music, the trashy clothes, etc, and yet the film has endured. In fact, there is a legitimate real cult following for the film, and there are even websites and fan made tribute trailers. Part of it is nostalgia, but ...
- 6/12/2015
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
Arrow‘s Suicide Squad officially has a new member, as seen in a photo shared by star David Ramsey on Instagram.
RelatedArrow Recap: You Win Some, You Lose… What You Hold Most Precious
In this season’s 17th episode, titled “Suicidal Tendencies,” Supernatural alum Amy Gumenick — who in November made her debut as Carrie Cutter aka Arrow’s stalker, Cupid — reprises that role, having been drafted by A.R.G.U.S.’ Suicide Squad for “safe keeping.”
PhotosArrow‘s Canaries Face Off! — Plus: Will Thea Learn the Truth?
Also appearing in the springtime episode are Michael Rowe, Cynthia Addai-Robinson...
RelatedArrow Recap: You Win Some, You Lose… What You Hold Most Precious
In this season’s 17th episode, titled “Suicidal Tendencies,” Supernatural alum Amy Gumenick — who in November made her debut as Carrie Cutter aka Arrow’s stalker, Cupid — reprises that role, having been drafted by A.R.G.U.S.’ Suicide Squad for “safe keeping.”
PhotosArrow‘s Canaries Face Off! — Plus: Will Thea Learn the Truth?
Also appearing in the springtime episode are Michael Rowe, Cynthia Addai-Robinson...
- 2/5/2015
- TVLine.com
Though it made the eventual moment no easier to watch, you had to see it coming.
Midway through this Wednesday’s episode of The CW’s Arrow, Tatsu warned a departing Oliver, “To defeat a man like this Ra’s al Ghul, you must be willing not just to die but to live knowing what you have to sacrifice in order to beat him… whatever you hold most precious.” And we all know what/who that is.
RelatedThe CW Renews Arrow, Supernatural, The 100, Reign, Jane and 3 Others
But before we got to that loss, there was a big win to...
Midway through this Wednesday’s episode of The CW’s Arrow, Tatsu warned a departing Oliver, “To defeat a man like this Ra’s al Ghul, you must be willing not just to die but to live knowing what you have to sacrifice in order to beat him… whatever you hold most precious.” And we all know what/who that is.
RelatedThe CW Renews Arrow, Supernatural, The 100, Reign, Jane and 3 Others
But before we got to that loss, there was a big win to...
- 2/5/2015
- TVLine.com
It’s double the canaries, double the fight on next Wednesday’s Arrow (The CW, 8/7c). Now, TVLine has your first look at the sisterly clash when Caity Lotz makes her return.
PhotosFirst Look: Arrow‘s Atom Suit Revealed
After Laurel gets hit with a dose of Vertigo, she hallucinates an epic battle with sis Sara — both of ‘em fully clad in their costumes.
RelatedPilots: The CW Adds Cheerleader Death Squad, From Marc Cherry/Neal Baer
Elsewhere, Felicity continues to aid Ray with his exosuit, and Oliver — who’s back to taking on crime in Starling City — and Roy (in his Arsenal getup!
PhotosFirst Look: Arrow‘s Atom Suit Revealed
After Laurel gets hit with a dose of Vertigo, she hallucinates an epic battle with sis Sara — both of ‘em fully clad in their costumes.
RelatedPilots: The CW Adds Cheerleader Death Squad, From Marc Cherry/Neal Baer
Elsewhere, Felicity continues to aid Ray with his exosuit, and Oliver — who’s back to taking on crime in Starling City — and Roy (in his Arsenal getup!
- 2/4/2015
- TVLine.com
Jack Falahee, who plays Connor Walsh on Shonda Rhimes‘s ABC powerhouse, “How to Get Away with Murder,” hopped on Twitter for a quick Q&A with fans right before his show’s big mid-season premiere Thursday night, and it seemed nothing was off the table.
Also Read: Viola Davis Teases ‘How To Get Away with Murder’ Return: ‘It Will Be Nothing You’d Ever Expect’
As it it turns out, along with some legendary sex moves (that are so good they can make your eyes water), Falahee also has one wicked sense of humor.
Answering a wide range of questions,...
Also Read: Viola Davis Teases ‘How To Get Away with Murder’ Return: ‘It Will Be Nothing You’d Ever Expect’
As it it turns out, along with some legendary sex moves (that are so good they can make your eyes water), Falahee also has one wicked sense of humor.
Answering a wide range of questions,...
- 1/30/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
When we saw that the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, had her very own exclusive game on the Gala Bingo site, we got to thinking about all those great musical and film moments which featured Ms. Parton’s talents! From her ode to the rat race 9 To 5 to her turn as no-nonsense beautician Truvy in Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton is one of the most recognisable talents in the world. In honour of Dolly’s work, here are a few of our own Guilty Pleasure films – while they may not have the filmmaking sensibilities of a Citizen Kane or be as highly-regarded as an Oscar winner, we’ve always got time for one of these so-wrong-they’re-right movies! Grease It may be one of the most popular musicals of all time, but for some reason we don’t reckon Grease holds up today! Maybe it’s the hairstyles, maybe it’s...
- 3/13/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley and Popsugar's Becca Frucht have your weekly pop culture fix - are you ready?! This week we're breaking down the biggest viral hits of the week, including: Macklemore's Grammy performance of "Same Love" with Madonna, Queen Latifah and Mary Lambert; Arnold Schwarzenegger's Gold's Gym prank; Bill Gates jumping over a chair; Frozen "Let It Go" Mr. Freeze version; Hidden Valley Ranch Candles; Swedish Military does "Greased Lightning"; Vin Diesel dances to Beyoncé and Katy Perry; Dmx crashes a wedding; Elias on Ellen; and more! So sit back and enjoy as Tyler and Becca guide you through the latest and greatest from the weird and wonderful web!
- 1/31/2014
- by Becca Frucht
- Popsugar.com
Swedish marines in Afghanistan have gone viral after lip-synching to a Grease song.
Shot last year, the video sees the group of soldiers perform 'Greased Lightning', which was sung by John Travolta in the 1978 musical film.
A spokesman for Sweden's Armed Forces emphasised to the Dagens Nyheter newspaper that the video was shot in the marines' spare time.
"It's a professional parody that was made during their free time," Philip Simon stated (via The Local). "This doesn't affect the trust in them in a negative way, on the contrary."
Since it was posted last Friday (January 24), the video has amassed more than 1.4 million views.
Director Boris Zelada said: "We knew it would be big, but not this big.
"We've got so many nice comments and likes. Even the director of the actual 'Greased Lightning' film has commented on our clip, and that's so unbelievably cool for...
Shot last year, the video sees the group of soldiers perform 'Greased Lightning', which was sung by John Travolta in the 1978 musical film.
A spokesman for Sweden's Armed Forces emphasised to the Dagens Nyheter newspaper that the video was shot in the marines' spare time.
"It's a professional parody that was made during their free time," Philip Simon stated (via The Local). "This doesn't affect the trust in them in a negative way, on the contrary."
Since it was posted last Friday (January 24), the video has amassed more than 1.4 million views.
Director Boris Zelada said: "We knew it would be big, but not this big.
"We've got so many nice comments and likes. Even the director of the actual 'Greased Lightning' film has commented on our clip, and that's so unbelievably cool for...
- 1/31/2014
- Digital Spy
I’m so sure you totally hated NBC’s live The Sound of Music. You hated those classic songs sung well by everyone involved. You deplored how it reminded you of high school theater in a good way. You sniffed at those adorable children. Whatever. I thought it completely enjoyable and never once felt like it was trying to outdo or replace the ’65 Best Picture winner. And now that NBC has declared it will do another live musical spectacular next year, it’s time to predict what the classic revue of choice will be. NBC’s Robert Greenblatt claims the network is “circling a couple of titles,” but they have to be vehicles that feature well-known songs that lend themselves to a pop star’s presence.
Here are the five choices I’m predicting have been brought up, but the #1 is a pretty indisputable choice for the next primetime jam.
Here are the five choices I’m predicting have been brought up, but the #1 is a pretty indisputable choice for the next primetime jam.
- 12/13/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Musicals have been tap dancing their way into moviegoers' hearts since the invention of cinema sound itself. From Oliver! to Singin' in the Rain, here are the Guardian and Observer critics' picks of the 10 best
• Top 10 documentaries
• Top 10 movie adaptations
• Top 10 animated movies
• Top 10 silent movies
• Top 10 sports movies
• Top 10 film noir
• More Guardian and Observer critics' top 10s
10. Oliver!
Historically, the British musical has been intertwined with British music, drawing on music hall in the 1940s and the pop charts in the 50s – low-budget films of provincial interest and nothing to trouble the bosses at MGM. In the late 60s, however, the genre enjoyed a brief, high-profile heyday, and between Tommy Steele in Half a Sixpence (1967) and Richard Attenborough's star-studded Oh! What A Lovely War (1969) came the biggest of them all: Oliver! (1968), Carol Reed's adaptation of Lionel Bart's 1960 stage hit and the recipient of six Academy awards.
• Top 10 documentaries
• Top 10 movie adaptations
• Top 10 animated movies
• Top 10 silent movies
• Top 10 sports movies
• Top 10 film noir
• More Guardian and Observer critics' top 10s
10. Oliver!
Historically, the British musical has been intertwined with British music, drawing on music hall in the 1940s and the pop charts in the 50s – low-budget films of provincial interest and nothing to trouble the bosses at MGM. In the late 60s, however, the genre enjoyed a brief, high-profile heyday, and between Tommy Steele in Half a Sixpence (1967) and Richard Attenborough's star-studded Oh! What A Lovely War (1969) came the biggest of them all: Oliver! (1968), Carol Reed's adaptation of Lionel Bart's 1960 stage hit and the recipient of six Academy awards.
- 12/3/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
American musician known for his performance at Woodstock who put a soulful, fiery twist on folk songs and covers
Richie Havens, who has died of a heart attack aged 72, is best known for his opening performance at the historic 1969 Woodstock festival. He had been scheduled to go on fifth, but major traffic snarl-ups delayed many of the performers, so he was put on first and told to perform a lengthy set.
He entranced the audience for three hours, being called back time and again for encores. With his repertoire exhausted, he improvised a song based on the spiritual Motherless Child. This became Freedom, his best known song and an anthem for a generation. His inclusion on the subsequent film of the festival – where he can be seen strutting around the stage, pouring every ounce of emotion into the song – further enhanced his reputation. The song was included on the soundtrack...
Richie Havens, who has died of a heart attack aged 72, is best known for his opening performance at the historic 1969 Woodstock festival. He had been scheduled to go on fifth, but major traffic snarl-ups delayed many of the performers, so he was put on first and told to perform a lengthy set.
He entranced the audience for three hours, being called back time and again for encores. With his repertoire exhausted, he improvised a song based on the spiritual Motherless Child. This became Freedom, his best known song and an anthem for a generation. His inclusion on the subsequent film of the festival – where he can be seen strutting around the stage, pouring every ounce of emotion into the song – further enhanced his reputation. The song was included on the soundtrack...
- 4/23/2013
- by Derek Schofield
- The Guardian - Film News
New York — Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday at age 72.
Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement. He was born in Brooklyn.
Havens was known for his crafty guitar work and cover songs, including his well-received cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman."
His performance at the three-day 1969 Woodstock Festival, where headliners included Jimi Hendrix, was a turning point in his career. He was the first act to hit the stage, performing for nearly three hours. His performance of "Freedom," based from the spiritual "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," became an anthem.
Havens returned to the site during Woodstock's 40th anniversary in 2009.
"Everything in my life, and so many others, is attached to that train," he said in an interview that year with The Associated Press.
Woodstock...
Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement. He was born in Brooklyn.
Havens was known for his crafty guitar work and cover songs, including his well-received cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman."
His performance at the three-day 1969 Woodstock Festival, where headliners included Jimi Hendrix, was a turning point in his career. He was the first act to hit the stage, performing for nearly three hours. His performance of "Freedom," based from the spiritual "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," became an anthem.
Havens returned to the site during Woodstock's 40th anniversary in 2009.
"Everything in my life, and so many others, is attached to that train," he said in an interview that year with The Associated Press.
Woodstock...
- 4/23/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
• The Film Society of Lincoln Center just announced the lineup for its “Foxy, The Complete Pam Grier” series, running Friday-Sunday, March 15-17 at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street) and the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (144 West 65th Street, noted with a below). While not every one of the cult-fave actress’ movies are showing, it’s a very healthy selection, with Grier herself attending several of the screenings. Here’s the complete rundown:
Friday, March 15
2 p.m.: Black Mama, White Mama
4 p.m.: Foxy Brown
6 p.m.: The Big Bird Cage with Grier in attendance
8:15 p.m.: Jackie Brown with Grier in attendance
11:59 p.m.: Scream, Blacula, Scream (pictured above) with Grier in attendance*
Saturday, March 16
4:45 p.m.: Above The Law
7 p.m.: Greased Lightning with Grier in attendance
9:30 p.m.: Coffy with Grier in attendance
Sunday,...
Friday, March 15
2 p.m.: Black Mama, White Mama
4 p.m.: Foxy Brown
6 p.m.: The Big Bird Cage with Grier in attendance
8:15 p.m.: Jackie Brown with Grier in attendance
11:59 p.m.: Scream, Blacula, Scream (pictured above) with Grier in attendance*
Saturday, March 16
4:45 p.m.: Above The Law
7 p.m.: Greased Lightning with Grier in attendance
9:30 p.m.: Coffy with Grier in attendance
Sunday,...
- 2/12/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
• The Film Society of Lincoln Center just announced the lineup for its “Foxy, The Complete Pam Grier” series, running Friday-Sunday, March 15-17 at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street) and the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (144 West 65th Street, noted with a below). While not every one of the cult-fave actress’ movies are showing, it’s a very healthy selection, with Grier herself attending several of the screenings. Here’s the complete rundown:
Friday, March 15
2 p.m.: Black Mama, White Mama
4 p.m.: Foxy Brown
6 p.m.: The Big Bird Cage with Grier in attendance
8:15 p.m.: Jackie Brown with Grier in attendance
11:59 p.m.: Scream, Blacula, Scream (pictured above) with Grier in attendance*
Saturday, March 16
4:45 p.m.: Above The Law
7 p.m.: Greased Lightning with Grier in attendance
9:30 p.m.: Coffy with Grier in attendance
Sunday,...
Friday, March 15
2 p.m.: Black Mama, White Mama
4 p.m.: Foxy Brown
6 p.m.: The Big Bird Cage with Grier in attendance
8:15 p.m.: Jackie Brown with Grier in attendance
11:59 p.m.: Scream, Blacula, Scream (pictured above) with Grier in attendance*
Saturday, March 16
4:45 p.m.: Above The Law
7 p.m.: Greased Lightning with Grier in attendance
9:30 p.m.: Coffy with Grier in attendance
Sunday,...
- 2/12/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
This is great! Even though I've seen almost every one of Pam Grier's films, I actually haven't seen most of them on the big screen, in a theatrical setting (especially the older films), so this is a retrospective I'll make an effort to attend. Plus, Pam Grier will be present, in-person, for several of the screenings, which is only icing on the cake. All the details, including the films that'll screen, as well as their screening days and times, via press release from The Film Society of Lincoln Center below: The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces Foxy, The Complete Pam Grier March 15-17 In-person at The Big Bird Cage; Coffy; Greased Lightning;...
- 2/12/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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